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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.17, 1,125.05 and 287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.17, 1,125.05 and 287.87 is: 431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.17 : 1,125.05 = 287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.17/1,125.05 = 287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.17x = 1,125.05 × 287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.17x = 323,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,861.08/750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.72

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